This interesting and unusual surname recorded in over one hundred different spellings from Blais, Blas, Blasin,Blaze, Blazey and Blasio, to Balazs, De Biaggi, and Vlasin, is of pre Christian Roman-Greek origins. In the time of the Roman Empire it was a clan or family name, and as such a nickname for the first chief of the "family", a person who had a defect either of speech or appearance. The word "blaesus" means in Latin "to stammer", however the Greek "blaisos", describes someone who was bow-legged! It is unclear which the name refers to.
The creation of personal names from nicknames, was a common practice throughout the centuries upto the introduction of surnames in Europe in the 12th century. Many modern-day surnames derive from such nicknames, although in most cases the original spelling or meaning has been lost. In this case the early popularity was as result of St Blaize, who it is claimed, was martyred in Armenia in the year 316. It is said that he healed a boy who was at the point of death because a fishbone was stuck in his throat. When St Blaise was imprisoned the boy's mother brought him food and candles. Hence, at the blessing of St. Blaise, sufferers from throat diseases are blessed by the application of two candles to the throat. The first recorded spelling of the family name anywhere in the world is believed to be that of Hans Blasin of Rottenburg, Germany, in the year 1411 or Matzlin Blassigin of Eblingen, also Germany, in 1419, whilst in another spelling, Robert Blease was christened at the church of St. Mary Woolnoth, London, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st, 1558 - 1603.
It derives from the Latin name Blasus or from the forename Blaesus (with the meaning of "stutterer").
The surname Biasi is present throughout Italy, but prevalent in the Venice, Puglia and Piedmont regions.
Biase, rare, is present in Puglia and Calabria.
Biasetti is mainly present in Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.
Biasetton is from the Veneto, from the provinces of Venice and Treviso.
Biason is Venetian and from the province of Pordenone.
Biasotti is Ligurian, especially Genoese.
Biasotto is typical of the provinces of Treviso, Venice and Pordenone.
Research into the possible origins of biasotti leads us to learn more about those who bear this surname. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of biasotti.
There is a considerable probability that biasotti has crossed the borders of its place of origin to establish itself, to a greater or lesser extent, in other parts of the world. With all the information we have today, it can be said that the countries where biasotti is most abundant are the following.
The deeds, the way of life, the places they lived, the family relationships they had, the jobs they held by those who were the first to be named biasotti are found in every look back in the history of this lineage. In the following lines, you will find everything we have been able to gather about the surname biasotti.
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We assume that there have been significant contributions to humanity made by individuals with the surname biasotti, even though not all have been documented to our present day. If you or someone you know bears the surname biasotti, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues.
The bibliography collects information related to the surname biasotti, which allows us to learn more about its meaning. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of biasotti.
These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of biasotti, and at the same time, of surnames in general.